Question

Select all that apply
In a deductive business argument, the essence of the message can be gleaned from which three of
the following?
the last paragraph
the first sentences of supporting paragraphs
the last sentences of supporting paragraphs
the first paragraph

Answer 1

- the first paragraph
- the first sentences of supporting paragraphs
- the last paragraph

Reason: deductive messages lead with the main idea, use topic sentences to state each supporting point, and end with a closing/summary, so a skimmer can get the essence by reading those parts.